Celtic face a tough test in the Premier Sports Cup after being handed an away trip to face Dundee United at Tannadice. The Hoops are aiming for their 23rd League Cup title, and with recent form showing 5 consecutive wins, including a 3-1 victory over Heart Of Midlothian on 2026-05-16, they will be determined to bring the cup back to Paradise.

What's at stake?

Celtic have won a clean sweep of domestic honours on five occasions this past decade, and with the new season underway, they will be seeking to add to their trophy cabinet. The Premier Sports Cup is the first hurdle, and with Dundee United awaiting, it won't be an easy task.

The opposition

Dundee United will be fancying their chances, having defeated Celtic twice at Tannadice last season. Jim Goodwin's Arabs will be looking to cause an upset, and with the cup tie format, anything can happen.

The road ahead

The games will take place on the weekend of 15th August, and with Celtic's game alongside an Ayrshire derby being the pick of the bunch, it's likely to be televised. The Hoops will need to be at their best to overcome Dundee United and progress to the next round. With the league standing showing Celtic in 3rd place, 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian, and a goal difference of +24, they will be looking to build on their recent form and make a strong push for the title.

The bigger picture

Celtic's next fixture is against Heart Of Midlothian at home on 2026-10-17, but for now, the focus is on the Premier Sports Cup and the challenge that Dundee United poses. With Martin O'Neill at the helm, the Hoops will be looking to make a statement and show that they are a force to be reckoned with in Scottish football.